Considering each120 minutes VHS tape can run from a few minutes to up to 6 hours per tape (if full) depending on the speed at which the tape was recorded. Example: an SP (standard play) VHS tape may run up to 120 minutes. An LP (long play) tape may run up to 4 hours and an EP (extended play) recorded VHS tape can run up to 6 hours if full. VHS to digital format cost depends on the length of video on each tape and the digital format preferred as shown below: